Enrollment
417
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
San Lauren Elementary
Federal NCES profile for San Lauren Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060426010807
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Lauren Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #55 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
San Lauren Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Lauren Elementary ranks #55 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Beardsley Elementary · California
NCES ID 060426010807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How San Lauren Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at San Lauren Elementary
San Lauren Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bakersfield, California, enrolling 417 students.
At 21.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 417 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,988 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #895.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (23%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bakersfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8 (1,151 students): San Lauren Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.9:1 vs 25.6:1).
Beardsley Elementary also operates North Beardsley Elementary (757 students) and Beardsley Elementary (432 students) alongside San Lauren Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How San Lauren Elementary compares
San Lauren Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 52% in California - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,079
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
White 22.8%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, San Lauren Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beardsley Elementary, which includes San Lauren Elementary.
$18,079
Per student
+10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 56.9%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How San Lauren Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Beardsley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beardsley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beardsley Junior High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Lauren Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Standard public school
1,151 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Standard public school
994 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about San Lauren Elementary
How many students attend San Lauren Elementary?
San Lauren Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Lauren Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Lauren Elementary is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Lauren Elementary?
76.9% of students at San Lauren Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Lauren Elementary?
The largest demographic group at San Lauren Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Lauren Elementary?
San Lauren Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Lauren Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, San Lauren Elementary ranks #55 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bakersfield on the city page.
Is San Lauren Elementary a good school?
San Lauren Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Beardsley Elementary?
Besides San Lauren Elementary, Beardsley Elementary also operates North Beardsley Elementary (757 students), Beardsley Elementary (432 students), and Beardsley Junior High (383 students). See the Beardsley Elementary district page for the complete list.
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